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The Dow Theory

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The Dow theory is a theory that says the market is in an upward trend if one of its averages (industrial or transportation) advances above a previous important high and is accompanied or followed by a similar advance in the other average. For example, if the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) climbs to an intermediate high, the Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJTA) is expected to follow suit within a reasonable period of time. The Dow theory is an approach to trading developed by Charles H. Dow who, with Edward Jones and Charles Bergstresser, founded Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and developed the DJIA. Dow fleshed out the theory in a series of editorials in the Wall Street Journal , which he co-founded. Charles Dow died in 1902, and due to his death, he never published his complete theory on the markets, but several followers and associates have published works that have expanded on the editorials. Dow believed that the stock market as a whole was a reliable measure o...

Swing Trading Strategy

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This straightforward strategy simply requires vigilance . The idea is you keep a close eye out for a correction in a trend and then catch the ‘swing’ out of the correction and back into the trend. A correction is simply when candles or price bars overlap. You’ll find trending prices move quickly, but corrections, on the other hand, will not. Let’s say on your cryptocurrency chart at 250-minute candles, you see 25 candles where the price stays within a 100 point range. If the price contracted to a daily move of just 20 points, you’d be seriously interested and alert. You should see lots of overlap. This tells you there is a substantial chance the price is going to continue into the trend. You should then sell when the first candle moved below the contracting range of the previous several candles, and you could place a stop at the most recent minor swing high. It’s simple, straightforward and effective. Even with the right broker, software, capital and strategy, the...

Leading Vs Lagging Indicators

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Lagging indicators use past price data to provide entry and exit signals, while leading indicators provide traders with an indication of future price movements, while also using past price data. When faced with the dilemma of leading vs lagging indicators, which should traders choose? The answer to this question ultimately comes down to individual preference after understanding the advantages and limitations of each. Lagging indictors Lagging indicators are tools used by traders to analyse the market using an average of previous price action data. Lagging indicators, as the name implies, lag the market. This entails that traders can witness a move before the indicator confirms it — meaning that the trader could lose out on a number of pips at the start of the move. Many consider this as a necessary cost in order to confirm to see if the move gathers momentum. Others view this as a lost opportunity as traders forgo getting into a trade at the very start of a move. L...

Explained: The Wyckoff Method

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One of the most helpful tools I’ve discovered for trading is The Wyckoff Method , created by Richard Demille Wyckoff, a pioneer in the studies of technical analysis, and one of the five “titans” of TA, along-side Gann (Gann Fans/Squares), Dow (Dow Theory), Merrill, and Elliot (Elliott Wave Theory). Below is a summation of what I’ve gathered and factored into my trading. The Wyckoff avoidance method means to trade only the best assets in the leading market sectors. Crypto is an emerging asset class, but there are already ways of determining which cryptocurrency has fundamental value. Focusing on the opportunities in those markets makes your decisions process much clearer: You want to buy/hold a fundamentally valuable asset when its price is not reflecting its value yet. You want to take profits and abandon an asset that is appreciating in the short term because of things like tiny market inefficiency or news hype. FINDING THE MARKET WEAKNESS You can use any of your fa...

What are Trendlines?

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A trendline is a line drawn over pivot highs or under pivot lows to show the prevailing direction of price. Trendlines are a visual representation of support and resistance in any time frame. They show direction and speed of price, and also describe patterns during periods of price contraction. The trendline is among the most important tools used by technical analysts. Instead of looking at past business performance or other fundamentals, technical analysts look for trends in price action. A trendline helps technical analysts determine the current direction in market prices. Technical analysts believe the trend is your friend, and identifying this trend is the first step in the process of making a good trade. To create a trendline, an analyst must have at least two points on a price chart. Some analysts like to use different time frames such as one minute or five minutes. Others look at daily charts or weekly charts. Some analysts put aside time altogether...

How to use the Ichimoku Cloud indicator while trading?

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As mentioned yesterday we will be going over Ichimoku Cloud trading structure, which does not need any extra pointers on the chart. This Ichimoku trading strategy is relevant for every trading instrument and timeframe. Placing a trade when the price closes outside the cloud This technique could also be coined the Ichimoku Breakout Trading Strategy . This is because the trade trigger occurs at the point the price breaks through the cloud.  First, you open your trade in the direction of the respective breakout and then hold the position until the security breaches the Kijun Sen (blue line) on a closing basis. Sequence of Events When analysing the price action for potential trade entries, we walked through the following sequence of events: First , the price of Intel goes through the Tenkan Sen (red) and Kijun Sen (blue) in a bullish fashion. Although these indications are bullish, we still need extra approval to take a long position. Second , the price o...

Cryptocurrency Trading Strategy: Buy-and-Hold Cryptocurrency Trades

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XcelToken Plus is an ERC20 token on the Ethereum Blockchain Platform that is created to build, engage and foster a large crypto-community within the hospitality, retail and gaming sectors. XcelToken Plus is now available on 14 diverse cryptocurrency trading platforms where you can use the below cryptocurrency trading strategy : Ways to Enter Buy-and-Hold Cryptocurrency Trades Many investors simply buy cryptocurrencies and hold them until they feel it’s a good time to sell. These stockholders often do-little technical examination before incoming trades and may in some cases prefer not to use stop loss orders. Traders and investors with technical examination skills may prefer to enter cryptocurrency trades after weak or significant price retracements. Other participants like to enter the market on a break of resistance. This adds the benefit of motion sanction. Buy-and-Hold Tips for Trading Cryptocurrencies Use larger time frames for technical an...

Cryptocurrency Trading Strategy: The Balanced Portfolio Strategy

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XcelToken Plus is an ERC20 token on the Ethereum Blockchain Platform that is created to build, engage and foster a large crypto-community within the hospitality, retail and gaming sectors. XcelToken Plus is now available on 14 diverse cryptocurrency trading platforms where you can use the below cryptocurrency trading strategy : If you need balance in your life this may be the best cryptocurrency trading strategy for you. A balanced portfolio strategy comprises of buying numerous cryptocurrencies, for the same volume across the marketplace. Say you invest in- Litecoin Bitcoin XcelToken Plus You have a budget of $900. You’d invest $300 into each coin allocating your asset evenly. This way you’re distributing the risk across the board. This is a good way to test dissimilar coins, when you’re uncertain of which ones will do well for you or not. You’ll rapidly find out which currencies have the best shot in succeeding. From there you may want to only invest i...

Cryptocurrency Trading Strategy: The Unbalanced Portfolio Strategy

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XcelToken Plus is an ERC20 token on the Ethereum BlockchainPlatform that is created to build, engage and foster a large crypto-community within the hospitality, retail and gaming sectors. XcelToken Plus is now available on 14 diverse cryptocurrency trading platforms where you can use the below cryptocurrency trading strategy : The unbalanced portfolio strategy is simply designate a ratio of crypto for investment into each coin solely on how well you think it will do. You’ll assign the maximum percentages to the ones you think will perform the best. If Litecoin has proven itself to you as the most profitable, then that’s the coin you invest the most into. For Example: Litecoin — 60% ETH — 15% XcelToken Plus — 15% Ripple — 10% Prearranged fractions are what you would go off of, for each following buy. This is best suitable for those that have done widespread enquiries into each coin. Fractions for each coin can be altered, but make sure you have an sophisticated...

Cryptocurrency Trading Strategy: How Does Arbitrage Work?

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Arbitrage is a simple cryptocurrency trading strategy where in you buy a cryptocurrency on an exchange platform that quotes low price for the token that you are aiming to trade with and sell it on another crypto-exchange platform where the price is high for the highest bidder. It’s a forthright and lucrative cryptocurrency trading strategy on the exchange, which requires only steady monitoring of exchange values. However, including possible pay-outs, you need to take into account the commission that some exchange platform charges. If the variance in the exchange rates of one coinage on exchanges is 2–3% or more, the trade can be lucrative. In case the exchange variance is less than 2%, then the turnover will be minimal, or it will not be at all because of the charge. Moreover, arbitrage traders can profit as there are quite low buyer figures and competition — when you liken it to the traditional marketplaces. Let’s say you’ve bought 20 XLAB ’s for 700 odd Dollars at so...

General Trading Strategies For XcelToken!

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XcelToken Plus is an ERC20 token on the Ethereum Blockchain Platform that is fashioned to build, involve and foster a large crypto-community within the hospitality, retail and gaming sectors. XcelLab is delighted to announce that XcelToken Plus will now be available for trading on 14 Exchange Platforms . One of the best ways to method the trading world is with an open mind, just like anything new that you want to learn. Get your loofa ready and absorb the following general trading strategies listed below: Long/Short  – These are basic verbiages that are being used in the trading world. When a trader is in a “Long” trade this means that they have bought something and are eager that the price will go up to make a profit. On the other hand, when a trader is doing “Short” trades this means that the trader sells what they have in hand. Pairs Trade  – Taking the idea of long/short trading and making a profit on whether the price goes up or down. Thi...

XcelToken Plus Trading Strategy Parameters to Keep in Mind

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XcelToken Plus is an ERC20 token on the Ethereum Blockchain Platform that is fashioned to build, involve and foster a large crypto-community within the hospitality, retail and gaming sectors. XcelLab is delighted to announce that XcelToken Plus will now be available for trading on 14 Exchange Platforms . This article aims to make the new traders understand the parameters that a simple trading strategy must contain. The Ticker name of XcelToken Plus is XLAB A simple trading strategy contains the following’s parameters: ·         Risk : how much loss are you going to grip on the trade. ·         Price : the price at which the trade is going to be implemented. ·         Quantity : the sum of wealth which will be put in the trade. ·         Entry trade : based on the stratagem it will perform a buy or sell action at an alr...